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Robust test method for time-course microarray experiments

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Robust test method for time-course microarray experiments
Background: In a time-course microarray experiment, the expression level for each gene is observed across a number of time-points in order to characterize the temporal trajectories of the gene-expression profiles. For many of these experiments, the scientific aim is the identification of genes for which the trajectories depend on an experimental or phenotypic factor. There is an extensive recent body of literature on statistical methodology for addressing this analytical problem. Most of the existing methods are based on estimating the time-course trajectories using parametric or non-parametric mean regression methods. The sensitivity of these regression methods to outliers, an issue that is well documented in the statistical literature, should be of concern when analyzing microarray data. Results: In this paper, we propose a robust testing method for identifying genes whose expression time profiles depend on a factor. Furthermore, we propose a multiple testing procedure to adjust for...
Insuk Sohn, Kouros Owzar, Stephen L. George, Sujon
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Type Journal
Year 2010
Where BMCBI
Authors Insuk Sohn, Kouros Owzar, Stephen L. George, Sujong Kim, Sin-Ho Jung
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